Esther E. York age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1940 to Gustav and Catherine (Sheets) Kircher in Abington, PA. She graduated from Willow Grove High School and attended Philadelphia College of Bible for two years.

In 1962 she met her loving husband Edward A. York. They were married on October 5, 1963 in Willow Grove, PA. Esther was a stay-at-home mother while raising three daughters.

In 1976, Ed and Esther moved from PA to WI and bought a dairy farm in the Blanchardville area. Esther worked as a home companion for over 30 years finally retiring in March of 2024 at 84 years old. She worked for Home Health United after which she worked independently. She ended her career working for the Colonial Club in Sun Prairie. Esther really enjoyed helping others through her job.

Esther was always an active member in her church. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years and especially loved the 4-5 year olds. She and Ed were youth leaders in various churches. Esther had a strong faith often sharing her testimony freely. Her heart's desire was that everyone would accept Christ as their personal Savior and know for sure they would go to heaven. She was a strong prayer warrior and was faithful in her daily devotions. Prior to her death, Esther was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Sun Prairie.

Esther loved having her family around especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing table games with them, specifically Uno. She had a love for cats and left behind her dear cat Albert. Esther took pleasure in going to Friday night fish fry and putting together jigsaw puzzles with her neighbors. Esther's interests included crocheting, reading and playing Mahjong on her computer.

Survivors include her three daughters Patricia (Doug) Monday of Marshall, Susan Kuenzi of Janesville and Cheryl (Ryan) Blaser of Chaska, MN; eight grandchildren Ben (Krista) Monday, Jeremy Monday, Nolan (Ali) Blaser, Haley (Zach) Anderson, Preston Blaser, Owen Blaser, Grace (Adam) Anderson and Abigail Kuenzi; six great grandchildren Alena Monday, Callum Anderson, Ellis Anderson, Beckett Blaser, Olivia Anderson and Seth Anderson; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward in 2018; her sister Ruth Taylor and her brother Fred Kircher.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M., on Friday, May 10, 2024 at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH in Sun Prairie. Pastor Doug Richards and Pastor Todd Werner will officiate. Interment will be in Sun Prairie Memory Garden, Sun Prairie.

Please share your online condolences with Esther's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.